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Tourism strategy targets longer stays, more spending on Whidbey, Camano
Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism is shifting its marketing strategy to encourage more overnight stays, increase visitor spending and spread the economic benefits of tourism throughout the year.
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Tourism Ministry reopens access to Saint George Monastery lookout following 'Post' investigation
For the past three years, ever since the October 7 massacre, the road leading to the monastery has been blocked by a labyrinth of electronic arm barriers, and codes.
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Medical tourism to India could spike if global insurance firms cover treatments: Sangita Reddy
Urges the government to engage with international insurance companies, saying coverage for overseas treatment could attract more patients from Western countries.
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Virtual tourism could get more realistic: Model builds panoramas
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to generate realistic panoramic images for virtual tourism. The work has potential applications in cultural heritage preservation and destination marketing, the team...
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Northeast tourism push: New permit rules aim to attract foreign visitors
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‘Plantation tourism’: court victory signals hope in Jamaica’s fight to keep beaches public
A temporary injunction in the coastline battle for beaches to be publicly accessible, not sealed off for private developments, is just a step in fighting what islanders call a tourism model that disadvantages Jamaicans When the...
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Government kicks off 14th edition of International Tourism Mart in Tawang
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Qantas lay-offs show tourism industry grappling with influence of AI
Between the pandemic, fuel prices and the rise of AI, the tourism industry has had little time to catch its breath lately — and we're starting to see the results.
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Gang Chaos in Caribbean Tourism Hotspot: State of Emergency Takes Over Belize
The government of Belize this week declared a state of emergency after the Central American nation went through what local outlets described as one of the "bloodiest" weekends in recent history.
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Sri Lanka steps up tourism outreach in Keralam as Indian arrivals surge
India remains largest source market with over 4.8 lakh visitors by October; SLTPB holds B2B meetings in three cities
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Tonga's baby whale tourism threatened and Israel’s Pacific partnership | The Pacific
On this episode of The Pacific: in Tonga, scientists and operators are noticing changes in humpback whale behaviour, while some operators warn of risky foreign tours. Plus, critics say media freedom is eroding in Samoa a year into PM...
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Lai pushes for NT$1tn output in tourism industry
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Kaniyambetta panchayat in Wayanad unveils tourism plan; Kallanchira check dam to be developed as major tourist attraction
Boating and kayaking facilities will be introduced at the check dam. Proposed plan also includes walkways, seating arrangements and a children’s park.
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Polar bears at Churchill dump draw tourism concerns, new research
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Bhutan builds 108 stupas for mindfulness city in tourism push
Tens of thousands of volunteers helped raise 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan on Sunday, marking the Himalayan kingdom’s ambitious plans for a “mindfulness” city aimed at driving economic growth. The 15-metre tall solid towers – sacred...
Al Jazeera English Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan is building a 'mindfulness' city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.
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China's charm offensive pays off as foreign tourism rebounds
How is tourism faring in China seven years after the Covid-19 pandemic? The country reopened its borders in 2023 and is playing the charm card to restore its image. A strategy that’s paying off: last year the number of tourists exceeded...
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Meet Chirag Munjani: From corporate job to rural tourism, how Gujarat man built experiential travel company
In January 2017, Chirag Munjan received the India Responsible Tourism Award for being “Best in Cultural Immersion” at the India Responsible Tourism Summit.
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This village has become a hot spot for whale shark tourism, alarming conservationists
Botubarani, a small village in Indonesia, has become popular for its highly accessible and close-contact whale shark sightseeing. Conservationists, however, worry about the harm that human interaction can cause to the endangered species.
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Samarkand: A ‘living museum’ on the Silk Road grapples with a tourism boom
As the sun sets over Samarkand’s majestic Registan, its last rays glint across the turquoise mosaics. Dusk settles on the ancient square where great trade routes have crossed for centuries. Read the full story, “Samarkand: A ‘living...
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Unforgettable town is a rising star of South American tourism
The Magdalena River is the gateway to a Colombian time capsule touched by magic.
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Local parking permit to be introduced in Cotswolds village to curb tourism
A local parking permit scheme looks set to be introduced in a popular Cotswolds village in a bid to curb overtourism.
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Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
British College of Aesthetic Medicine launches checklist as part of ‘vet it before you get it’ campaign Cosmetic tourism is often sold as a package of sun, sea and surgery, but experts have said travelling overseas for procedures can...
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Can J&K’s proposed mountain policy help fragile tourist destinations recover from tourism pressure?
The proposals come amid growing concerns over the strain on roads, sanitation facilities, water resources and waste-management systems in popular destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Doodhpathri
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After dropping plan for highway, Bihar pushes for tourism project in Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
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Thailand revokes chief rabbi’s citizenship, rattling Jewish community as Israeli tourism continues
Record Israeli tourism contrasts with growing concern among Thailand’s Jews, as citizenship revocations, tighter enforcement and antisemitic protests unsettle the community.
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Hotel and Travel Industry Groups Back U.S. Film Incentive as Tourism Draw
Lobbying groups representing the hotel and travel industries have endorsed a 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, arguing that domestic filming attracts tourism from abroad. The American Hotel & Lodging Association and...
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Voting and Premature Death; Doctors on the Ballot; 'Three-Parent' IVF Tourism
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. An election day reminder: research has linked voting in presidential elections to a lower risk of premature death. (CNN) Healthcare is on the ballot today, with...
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Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry
Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to restore the natural landscape...
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'The most beautiful sight': Pilgrims reach Jerusalem's Old City after five-day journey from Jaffa
Pilgrims from Europe and Asia walked five days from Jaffa Port to Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate along the ‘Way to Jerusalem,’ a Tourism Ministry-backed bid to revive historic walking paths.


















